as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
Only child syndrome is a myth, and research shows kids without siblings can grow up confident, capable, and kind.
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Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
New York is home to an incredible group of women designing for women — Rachel Scott at Diotima and Proenza Schouler, Ashlyn’s Ashlynn Park, Colleen Allen, Francis Howie at Fforme and Rúadh’s Jac Cameron are all making clothes that make the wearer feel powerful and capable.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The UTs — named Antu, Kueyen, Yepun and Melipal from left to right — are capable of working independently, or in concert as the Very Large Telescope.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Johnson is instinctive, capable of quickly diagnosing layered route concepts, and can bait quarterbacks into making a mistake.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
New York is home to an incredible group of women designing for women — Rachel Scott at Diotima and Proenza Schouler, Ashlyn’s Ashlynn Park, Colleen Allen, Francis Howie at Fforme and Rúadh’s Jac Cameron are all making clothes that make the wearer feel powerful and capable.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The UTs — named Antu, Kueyen, Yepun and Melipal from left to right — are capable of working independently, or in concert as the Very Large Telescope.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Johnson is instinctive, capable of quickly diagnosing layered route concepts, and can bait quarterbacks into making a mistake.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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The man is facing a charge of grossly negligent homicide, with state prosecutors in Innsbruck accusing him of making multiple errors, including seeking help too late and not carrying suitable equipment.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Hardie Board is available in a range of styles, including options suitable for historic homes.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rather, they are required to provide such opportunities if legally qualified opposing candidates request it.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The crackdown follows fatal crashes involving truck drivers who weren’t properly qualified, including incidents in Florida and Indiana that killed multiple people.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite his stellar taste in music, nothing about him screams leader – or even competent, really.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Groft’s attorneys in November expressed doubt as to his mental competency, but a judge deemed Groft competent after an evaluation.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His turbulent life in the spotlight Jackson was able to build the kind of stable family life that was denied to him as a kid.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rudolph had not received any help from the fund at that time, but Frenkel said the synagogue was able to give her a $10,000 grant to help fix her home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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